Question 5:
How are fats digested in our bodies? Where does this process take place?
Answer
Fats are present in the form of large globules in the small intestine. The small
intestine gets the secretions in the form of bile juice and pancreatic juice respectively
from the liver and the pancreas. The bile salts (from the liver) break down the large
fat globules into smaller globules so that the pancreatic enzymes can easily act on
them. This is referred to as emulsification of fats. It takes place in the small intestine.
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